9 Quick Fixes to Boost Your Fruit and Veggie Intake

Here are nine easy ways to ensure you eat the recommended five to nine servings of fruits and vegetables every day.

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Eat on the go.

An apple, orange, banana, and pear are all portable fruits you can eat on the go without advance prep. Fruits provide vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant enhancing the body’s response to free radicals and protecting the arteries from oxidative damage.

Enjoy a healthy, refreshing smoothie made with frozen fruit, yogurt, and ice.

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